How to prepare a good presentation

Most presentations are boring. If you want to make your presentation interesting (assuming you are interested in the topic yourself), do not use any text, only use images or videos. This approach demands more preparation time since you cannot rely on reading from your slides. That's precisely the point because a presentation is not an audio version of a lengthy paper, a leading cause of PowerPoint poisoning. In the limited time available, focus on engaging your audience rather than covering every detail, as striving for completeness can overwhelm your listeners. Quickly captivate their attention and encourage them to pursue more information by asking follow-up questions or exploring additional resources for which you can provide links. The goal is to spark interest, not to deliver an exhaustive lecture. Having absolutely no text in your slides is the simplest way to achieve it.